1. To fraudulently pose as a member or veteran of the armed forces, law enforcement, or any other similar entity, usually in order to gain undeserved honors, awards, or recognition.
"By falsely claiming to be a veteran of the Coast Guard, and using fake veteranstatus to promote her website, Jane is stealing valor from veterans who truly deserve recognition."
When a Hippopotamus takes a dump and waves its tail rapidly to shred the fecal matter as it exits the anus, leading the fecal matter to spread all over the place.
Steve was filthy because a Hippo had just finished muckspreading on him.